Fragile Gods, the New York-based dark synthpop project of Frederick Frantz, creates flowing retrosynth tunes with minimal, atmospheric arrangements and unique vocals often backed with rich female harmonies. Their music, sounding as if it came from a cassette from another era, evokes the sounds of classic synthpop and industrial bands. In 2023, Fragile Gods released their long-awaited full length album, "Dark Water." Meticulously crafted over four years, the album features a diverse range of tracks, from the danceable to the surreal. Throughout the album, Frantz's vocals are both emotive and haunting, delivering lyrics that explore dreams, longing, and alienation. In 2019, Fragile Gods returned with their second EP, "Cold Comfort," and a new approach. The poppier elements which were hinted at on the prior release were now more to the front. Frantz's vocals are more melodic and less distorted. However, not all the rough edges have been sanded off as witnessed by "Step Outside the Frame." The band's 2015 debut "The Future Never Came" was influenced by the likes of 80s EBM bands Nitzer Ebb and Cabaret Voltaire with occasional synthpop elements surfacing. Fragile Gods is a band that is constantly evolving, creating a retro-futuristic sound that is both unique and timeless.
Tracklist:
1. Two Worlds (2:42) 2. Switch Off the Light (3:16) 3. Days Without End (3:53) 4. All That Remains (3:38) 5. Dark Water (4:02) 6. In the Light (4:53) 7. The Words I Never Said (3:40) 8. Medicine (3:47) 9. Fade Like the Night (3:23) 10. When the Nighttime Comes (5:37) 11. Before the Stars Collide (4:11)
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